Soul Rebel In Dub is the companion dub set to Ras Teo and Lone Ark’s Soul Rebel (2025), released the same day on A-Lone Productions. While the vocal LP showcased Ras Teo’s smooth, soulful delivery over Lone Ark’s roots-rocksteady riddims, this dub counterpart strips the vocals away and dives deep into space, echo, and reverb, highlighting the artistry of producer Roberto Sánchez and the Lone Ark Riddim Force band.
Mixed at A-Lone Ark Muzik Studio in Santander, Spain, the album transforms tracks like Farmer Dem, Dibby Man, and Jancro into immersive dub soundscapes. Sánchez’s production style recalls the golden era of King Tubby, Scientist, and Prince Jammy, while adding a distinctly modern European precision. Critics have praised his ability to balance authentic Jamaican aesthetics with innovative arrangements that keep the listener engaged from start to finish.
Dub albums like Soul Rebel In Dub are more than stripped-down versions—they are reinterpretations that extend the life of a roots project, giving DJs, collectors, and sound systems new material to explore. Following the Jamaican tradition where every strong vocal release was paired with a dub version, Sánchez ensures the project resonates both as a cultural homage and as a fresh, standalone listening experience.
For collectors and dub enthusiasts, the original 2025 vinyl pressing is not just a companion piece but a document of how roots reggae and dub traditions thrive outside Jamaica, carried forward by musicians and producers who respect the form while pushing it forward.
